02/20/15
Transportation Secretary Anthony Foxx said today that his agency has requested documents and other data from the Japanese maker of airbags that have led to millions of car recalls worldwide and the company hasn't fully complied. The fines could reach a maximum of $70 million based on U.S. law.

02/18/15
On Jan. 13, the Michigan Court of Appeals found that the Michigan Public Service Commission did not comply with its duty under the Michigan Environmental Protection Act to consider the environmental effects of the licensing of a natural gas pipeline and remanded the decision back to the MPSC for full consideration consistent with MEPA.

02/17/15
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services is offering an extended enrollment period until Saturday to Michigan residents who were unable to finish enrollment through the Health Insurance Marketplace.

02/17/15
County GOP chairwoman Linda Torp says in a statement that her party is " honored that one of the presidential front-runners ... has chosen Macomb County for one of his first visits to Michigan as he considers a run for the nomination."

02/17/15
A 40-member advisory committee is being formed in Flint to share residents' concerns with officials and provide the community with information regarding the city's efforts to maintain a safe water supply.

02/16/15
The fight over the May ballot proposal on road funding in Michigan is coming to the airwaves. The Coalition Against Higher Taxes and Special Interest Deals, a group opposing Proposal 1, announced Monday that it's launching a statewide ad campaign on TV, radio, and digital platforms.

02/15/15
Wayne County does not plan to file for Chapter 9 bankruptcy or to issue bonds to cover a growing shortfall in funding for its pension system, according to Tony Saunders, who became the county's chief restructuring officer in January.

02/14/15
Allowing small drones to be flown for business purposes in the U.S. will provide broad economic benefits while reducing the risks from manned flights that now perform some of the same tasks, federal regulators say.

02/14/15
Confusion surrounding the legality of marijuana dispensaries and non-smokable forms of the drug are prompting lawmakers to propose changes to Michigan's 5-year-old law that legalized marijuana for medical use.

02/12/15
Michigan will slice $102 million from the state budget after legislative committees on Thursday approved Gov. Rick Snyder's request for the cuts to help compensate for a shortfall in tax revenue.

02/11/15
Gov. Rick Snyder on Wednesday proposed a $54 billion state budget that he said prioritizes education and health services, including focus on improved reading for third-graders, more training in the skilled trades and increased dental coverage for low-income children.

02/10/15
At his second State of the City address, Detroit Mayor Mike Duggan said focus areas include inclusion, from affordable housing and home improvement assistance to funding for startup businesses.